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Dr. O's Weekly Parent Newsletter
NCSD Mission Statement
Developing each student's potential with a world class education.
October 21, 2019
Dear Village Oaks Families,
I hope everyone enjoyed the weekend! The 2019-2020 Student Lighthouse Team Elections will be held in your child's classroom the week of November 4th. The Student Lighthouse Team is a group of representatives from each Village Oaks classroom that exhibit the 7 Habits as well as strong leadership at school. The Lighthouse Team is a great opportunity for students to grow as leaders and team members. Students are taught about service to others, and team members take a lead role in many of the school projects and events. If your student is interested in being considered to represent his or her classroom, they can request an application from their teacher. All applications are due to classroom teachers by October 25th, and no late applications will be accepted. We are looking forward to the start of our new Lighthouse Team!
Sincerely,
Alex
VO McDonald's Family Night
Specials/ESL/Title I Math Curriculum Night
VO Breakfast
Busch's Rewards
Did you know that you can help raise money for Village Oaks just by shopping for every day grocery items? Please use the link below for directions to add Village Oaks to your shopper rewards card at both Busch's and Kroger!
*You do have to check these annually and even sign up for each quarter at Busch's. Now is a GREAT time to check to make sure you're still connected to Village Oaks!
https://www.novi.k12.mi.us/vo/voice/shopper-rewards/store-rewards/
Workout for Heart
If your child is interested in participating in a new student-led after school workout club please click on the link below to sign up! (There will be adult supervision.)
What: Workout clubWho can come: VO Students K-4
Dates: Fridays, Oct 11-Nov 15
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Sign up at: http://bit.ly/workout4heart
VO School Day Conversations
- Why is it important to have a growth mindset?
- Where do students eat, pick up and eat school breakfast?
- How do you "catch a bubble" at lunch?
At VO, we have HEART!
In Novi Community School District we believe in promoting high expectations for academics, meeting the emotional well being of our students and celebrating positive behavior for all of our learners.
At Village Oaks Elementary, we are building a culture of collaboration, leadership, and citizenship. As a school community, we strive to:
- Have a growth mindset
- Empathize and show kindness
- Act responsibly
- Respect everyone
- Team up and collaborate with others
Enjoy a picture of two of our student leaders showing off their artwork!
Novi Food Service
Information regarding our lunch program and monthly menus can also be found on the district web-page. Go to the section District and choose Food Service. Applications for free and reduced lunch are also located on this web-site. Please remember you must apply each year in order for your child to receive free or reduced lunch prices. Lunch prices will be 2.50 for lunch. Milk comes with lunch but students can purchase just milk for .50 cents. Village Oaks also offers a breakfast program. Students can purchase breakfast for 1.50. Fees will be deducted from your child’s lunch account.
Parenting Education Fair
Volunteer and Donation Opportunities
VOICE 2019-2020
Hello Parents,
Our VOICE (PTO Organization) is seeking volunteers for chairpersons for several of our committees. If you have interest in volunteering with VOICE during this school year, please check out the Sign Up Genius link below. If you'd like more information, please contact Debbie Luke at debbielukehomes@gmail.com
Save the date for Spring Fling! April, 24, 2020
We need many volunteers for this event to be successful. If you have any questions about a committee position please email debbielukehomes@gmail.com
Please consider volunteering by using the link below to sign up.
VO Flags
One of the things that makes our building so special is our diverse student population--we have families in our community who come from all over the world! To celebrate our global diversity we have hung flags in our cafeteria that represent many of the countries of our VO families. As a gift from VO retirees we were given flags of the following countries: Israel, India, United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Nigeria, South Korea, China, and USA. Thank you to our parents who have also donated the following flags: Poland, Singapore, Japan, Germany, Finland, Ireland, Nepal, Greece, Pakistan, Uruguay, Ecuador, Portugal, Spain, Central African Republic, South Africa, Wales, Iceland, Australia, Armenia, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Russia and Scotland. If you would like to purchase a flag of your country of origin or to represent one of the many nationalities of our school please visit Amazon and search for an ANLEY 3x5 flag: VO Flags
Before purchasing and donating the flag to our school’s collection please contact me or one of our secretaries with the flag information so we can make sure that another family has not already ordered the same flag.
Halloween Parade
On October 31st we will have our Halloween Parade at 9:45am around our track. Teachers will contact parents with specific information regarding their classroom parties. As you prepare for Halloween and decide on whether your child will wear a costume, please make sure that the costume is not gory and no weapons are allowed. Additionally, please make sure that your child is wearing clothing under his/her costume. If you have any questions regarding costumes feel free to contact your child’s teacher or someone in the main office.
Playworks
This year NCSD elementary schools will partner with Playworks to enhance the learning experiences for students throughout the district. Playworks is the leading nonprofit in Michigan and nationally using play to transform schools. A Playworks recess creates a place for every kid on the playground to feel included, be active, and build valuable social and emotional skills. Please click on the link below and read the attached Playworks article to learn more about our partnership and Patrice our Playworks Coach!
Enjoy the picture below from a Playworks training session with a group of our junior coaches and Coach P!
Looking Ahead
10/21/19--McDonald's night 5:00pm-8:00pm
10/25/19--Animal Magic Assembly
10/31/19--Halloween Parade 9:45am
11/1/19--VOICE Family Fun Night 7:00pm-8:00pm
11/5/19--No School
11/11/19-11/14/19--Book Fair
11/12/19--Half Day-Dismissal 12:30 pm
11/12/19--Blaze Pizza Fundraiser 12:30pm-8:30pm
11/13/19--Picture Retakes
11/21/19--Bonaventure Skate Night 6:00pm-8:30pm
11/27/19--End of First Trimester
11/28/19-11/29/19--Thanksgiving Break No School
Parent Pick-up/Parking & Bus Stop Expectations
As you pick-up and drop off your children please be mindful of the following:
- Do not park in front of our neighbors' driveways or mailboxes.
- Park in our parking lot and keep your pet in your car.
- For the safety of our students do not walk your children through our bus loop as students are loading/exiting our busses.
- Stay in your car as you drive through our car loop.
- Please do not drop off children before 8:55am. We do not have any supervision outside prior to this time.
- If you arrive late, please walk your child into the office and sign them in.
We ask that you remind your children that VO expectations/rules apply at our bus stops. We expect all of our students to be on their best behavior as they wait for their bus and we appreciate your help.
Thank you for your support!
CARE
Please remember if there is a change in your child's CARE schedule you need to notify Holly Bengle no later than 3:15. She will then contact the teachers. Holly Bengle can be reached at
holly.bengle@novik12.org or (248) 449-1307.
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VILLAGE OAKS MISSION
The mission of Village Oaks Elementary is to create and maintain an educational environment that supports academic achievement, consistent with district, state and national standards to meet all students' learning needs.
VO 2018 National Blue Ribbon Exemplary School
Village Oaks Elementary
VO school hours: 9:08 am-4:00 pm
Office hours: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Attendance line: 248.449.1301
Office phone number: 248.449.1300
Email: Alexander.ofili@novik12.org
Website: www.novi.k12.mi.us/vo/
Location: Village Oaks Elementary School, Willowbrook Drive, Novi, MI, United States
Phone: 248.449.1300
Twitter: @NoviVillageOaks